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The central locking system seems to click open and locked when driving and there has been occasions that when using the key to lock the door the drivers side door will become unlocked?
I have a 2004 Hyundai Tucson with 33000 miles. The dealer recommends replacement of cam belt immediately. I drive mostly short distances - about 5000 miles a year (half on highways). Is it critical that...
My brand new, two week old car was suffering from electrics problems - e.g. alarm going off for no reason, air con not working etc - which the dealer quickly agreed to sort out. They sent a transporter...
I bought my car from a trader who advertised it has he had just taken it in. car is in very good condition. i have had the car 5 weeks rang him 4 times about service records. he keeps saying he will get...
While driving the car stopped and on the screen it came up automatic fault the car wouldnt go into gear i switched off the engine and restatred it it was then fine?
when I unlock my C4 the rear wiper activates, this also happens when the boot or doors are opened it can also happen when I am driving. If the wiper stops half way up the rear window the wiper will not...
I have a 53 reg Merc S320 CDI, which has covered 120,000 miles. Last year (20,000 miles ago) I had to have the transmission rebuilt (ingress of water glycol). This cost £3000+ (thankfully, £1000 paid...
The air conditioning has stopped working. When the dial is set to number 1 or 2 no air comes out at all but the air conditioning lights comes on. When the dial is turned to number 3 or 4 air comes out...
You mentioned Tyrepal as made of brass & so no corrosion. This is true but their optional locking rings DO CORRODE. I had my Tyrepal stolen. I bought another to replace it & had to change the senders....
When I lift the clutch pedal i get a squeeky noise. could this be a bearing or more serious the timing belt?
 

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